Summary:
- This article discusses a new electron diffraction technique that can help scientists study the structure of organic microcrystals in their natural, solvated state.
- Traditionally, studying the structure of these microcrystals has been challenging because the solvents they are dissolved in can interfere with the diffraction patterns. The new technique overcomes this problem by using a specialized electron beam that can penetrate the solvent and capture the diffraction pattern of the microcrystal itself.
- This advancement could lead to a better understanding of the structure and properties of important organic compounds, such as those found in pharmaceuticals, which often exist as microcrystals in solution.